Edward and Barbara "Bobbie" Messick's Obituary
Edward B. and Barbara "Bobbie" T. Messick
Edward B Messick passed away on January 4, 2023, and his wife Barbara "Bobbie" passed away on January 27, 2023.
Both Ed and Bobbie were born, worked, lived, and passed away in Delaware. Ed was born June 19, 1943, to the late Clifford Messick Sr. and Dorothy Burton Messick of Millsboro. Bobbie was born on March 17, 1940, to the late Robert and Ethel Buchler Tanner of Wilmington.
Both were retired from the Indian River School District. Ed was a teacher, coach, and mentor. Bobbie was a speech therapist to students. Their passions included spending time together, teaching, traveling, skiing, scuba diving, and were avid dog lovers.
Ed is preceded in death by several siblings. Shirley Pettit of Millsboro, Clifford Messick, Jr. of Magnolia, Bonnie J Messick, Richard Messick and Ted Messick, all from of Millsboro. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Susan Messick of Millsboro.
Bobbie is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Donna Tanner of Florida. Both are survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A service for both Ed and Bobbie will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, Delaware 19966. The viewing and visitation will be held from 12:00 pm to 2:00 PM.
Interment will follow at Conley's Chapel Cemetery in Angola, Delaware, with fellowship to follow at Indian River Fire Company in Oak Orchard, Delaware.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Long Neck Village HOA, 25878 Starboard Dr, Millsboro, DE, 19966 in remembrance of Edward Messick Memorial Dog park.
Electronic condolences via www.watsonfh.com
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